GCSE Chemistry – Simple and giant covalent molecules

Last updated: 21/03/2021
AQA Oxford GCSE Science – Combined science foundation Structure, bonding and the properties of matter GCSE Chemistry – Simple and giant covalent molecules

Learning Objectives

-I can explain why simple molecules do not conduct electricity
-I can describe the formation of macromolecules
-I can explain why macromolecules have high melting and boiling points
-I can describe the bonding present in carbon
-I can describe the bonding present in graphite

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  1. Which type of atoms are used during covalent bonding?

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  2. Describe the bonding in a simple covalent structured compound.

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  3. What is the definition of a covalent bond?

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  4. Describe the forces within a compound with a simple covalent structure.

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  5. What is the definition of intermolecular forces?

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  6. Describe the strength of covalent bonds.

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  7. Which type of atoms cannot be used during a covalent bond?

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  8. Describe how much energy is needed to break intermolecular forces.

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  9. Describe how much energy is needed to break covalent bonds.

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  10. Describe how much energy is needed to a compound with a simple covalent structure.

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  11. What is the overall charge of a compound with a simple covalent structure?

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  12. Describe the electrical conductivity of a compound with a simple covalent structure.

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  13. Describe the electrical conductivity of a molten compound with a simple covalent structure.

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  14. Describe the electrical conductivity of a dissolved compound with a simple covalent structure.

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  15. Why do compounds with a simple covalent structure not conduct electricity?

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  16. What type of bonding is in a compound with a giant covalent structure?

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  17. Describe the melting and boiling points of compounds with giant covalent structures.

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  18. Why do compounds with giant covalent structures have high melting and boiling points?

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  19. Which of the following compounds contain giant covalent structures?

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  20. Which of the following compounds contain giant covalent structures?

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